VA Benefits: Disabled Veteran, Pension, & Survivor Benefits Recipients: Veterans receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for VA disability benefits, pensions, and survivors’ benefits will be treated the same as those receiving SS, SSDI, SSI benefits and do qualify for stimulus checks.

Why are disabled veterans left out of Stimulus money?

Their concern is for disabled or low-income veterans and surviving family members who receive monthly compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs but don’t normally file tax returns or benefit from Social Security.

When does the third VA stimulus check go out?

If you did not file a tax return and you receive VA benefits on a Direct Express card, your third stimulus payment will be deposited to that card, the IRS said. The VA said if you have direct deposit set up with the IRS, you may have already received your payment as early as March 12 of this year.

Is there a fourth stimulus payment for veterans?

Today, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs sent an email out regarding a fourth stimulus payment. The email stated the following:

Is the VA counting stimulus checks as income?

No. The VA said it won’t count any money received as part of the stimulus package as income for determining benefits. For example, if your family of four receives $5,600 in a stimulus check, that amount has no bearing on your usual benefits.

Where do I go to get my VA stimulus payment?

If you receive Department of Veterans Affairs disability or pension payments and didn’t file taxes for the last two years, you may want to hurry over to the IRS website and fill out a form to get your stimulus payment.

Do you need to file tax return for VA stimulus?

Yes, according to the VA. You’ll need to file a tax return this year and request a Recovery Rebate Credit on the tax form for any missing money you were owed from the first and second stimulus payments . See our guide to the first round of checks if you need more details.